Overview
- The capital will invest about Rs 17,000 crore over the next three years under a capex plan reviewed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
- Delhi Transco Limited and the city’s distribution companies will upgrade transmission lines, grid substations and distribution networks to lift supply quality.
- Officials reported 2025 peak demand at roughly 8,400 MW, with projections of 11,500–12,000 MW by 2030 and about 19,000–20,000 MW by 2040 if current trends continue.
- Rooftop solar will be accelerated through the Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar scheme, beginning with government buildings and supported by a public awareness campaign.
- Orders include faster fault restoration, mission‑mode work to close constituency‑level distribution gaps, feasibility studies for siting infrastructure under flyovers, and simpler processes for solar on agricultural land.